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Veterinary hospital employee accused of taking fentanyl from work, replacing it with salt water
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · As published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The employee, a 41-year-old woman, was taken into custody on Monday.
A veterinary hospital worker is accused of theft. The employee, a 41-year-old woman, was taken into custody on Monday. She allegedly stole a controlled substance from her workplace on multiple occasions.
Details of the incident are available from court records. The woman is said to have ingested the substance and also replaced it with a harmless liquid at the facility. Security cameras captured her actions, according to reports.
Further information about the incident can be found through local news sources, including WSMV 4 News and other affiliates. The incident occurred at a veterinary college in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 31, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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